Teaching Assistant/Playworker (initially within the LARP)
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- WhereLondon
- HoursFull time
- Posted20 October 2026
- Closes2 November 2026
Our new LARP at Fossdene opened its doors in September 2025. We are a 16 place LARP for children with ASD and severe learning difficulties aged 5-11. This is an exciting opportunity to open the second classroom in our LARP, working as part of a large team in a vibrant setting.
- Experience of working with primary age children, particularly those with SEND.
- Experience of working in a LARP or special school with children with ASD and severe learning diffculties.
- Training/experience in delivering social communication interventions. (e.g sensory circuit, intensive interaction, Attention Autism) or Speech and Language interventions.
- Team Teach training
- Willingness to work as part of a team to meet the diverse needs of our children.
- A love of play and learning.
- Flexibility, resilience and a sense of humour!
Previous applicants need not reapply.
What this role involves
General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Work with individual students and small groups
- Watch, record and report the progress students make
- Look after children who are upset or unwell
- Typical pay (UK)
- £19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 16 to 37 term time
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
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Applications open on Fossdene Primary School's own careers site.